Freeman Technology Highlights Powder Rheometer for Process Development at INTERPHEX

Visitors to INTERPHEX will have the opportunity to discover how the capabilities of the FT4 Powder Rheometer from Freeman Technology support the development of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. In addition to discussing the latest developments in continuous wet granulation, specialists from Freeman Technology will be on hand throughout the event to demonstrate the FT4 Powder Rheometer and provide practical advice on all aspects of powder characterisation.

Freeman Technology recently undertook a collaborative project with GEA Pharma Systems, a global provider of pharmaceutical processing solutions, to investigate the optimisation and control of continuous wet granulation. Wet granulation is routinely used in the pharmaceutical industry to prepare blends for tabletting. The new research reveals correlations between the dynamic powder properties of pre-tabletting wet granules and the critical quality attributes of final oral solid dosage tablets. These results illustrate how dynamic powder testing using the FT4 Powder Rheometer enables the streamlining of product development and can help ensure product control during continuous manufacturing procedures.

The FT4 Powder Rheometer is a universal powder tester, measuring bulk, shear and dynamic powder properties, and can test powders in consolidated, aerated and even fluidised states. The system delivers detailed, relevant and precise powder characterisation information that supports the rationalisation and optimisation of powder handling processes at every stage of pharmaceutical manufacture, from formulation through to quality control.

Booth 3610, INTERPHEX 2014, 18–20 March 2014, Javits Center in New York City, US.

Freeman Technology Ltd, +44 1684 851 551, pr@freemantech.co.uk, www.freemantech.co.uk.